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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 31, 2025?

12 free events take place on Wednesday, December 31 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out December 31 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of December . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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12 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
Free

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Museums | Wednesday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Museums | If Fashion is of Interest to You...


Best known for its innovation and award-winning exhibitions, the museum has a permanent collection of more than 50,000 garments and accessories dating from the eighteenth century to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | Live Cello with "The Cajun Cellist"


Experience the lively sounds of Sean Grissom, known internationally as "the Cajun Cellist," blending Country, Cajun, Classical, Swing, and Rock into a vibrant performance style. Enjoy his weekly live sets every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required

Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

Party | Bring in the New Year with Movement, Stillness & Reflection


Mark New Year's Eve with an evening centered on movement, music, chanting, and quiet reflection. The program includes live music, guided chanting, refreshments, healthy baked goods, and time for journaling in a candlelit setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Screening | The Last Battle in Hawkins: Watch the Stranger Things Finale in Theaters 


Attend a special promotional fan screening of Stranger Things 5: The Finale. Set in the fall of 1987, Hawkins bears the scars of the opened Rifts as the party unites to track down Vecna, now vanished without a trace. With the town under military quarantine and the search for Eleven intensifying, familiar dread settles in as the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches. The final battle looms, demanding that every member of the party stand together one last time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free

Party | New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Live Music in Brooklyn 


Ring in the New Year with Brooklyn’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration. This long-running community tradition features live music starting at 10 pm, followed by a midnight fireworks display lighting up the sky over Brooklyn’s Backyard.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | Welcoming New Year's Organ Concert (with Champagne Reception)


Ring in the new year with a fun and festive concert, followed by a champagne reception at the stroke of midnight. With pipes sounding into the resplendent nave from the chancel, the rear gallery, and even above in the dome, the dynamic range and vast color palette of the AEolian- Skinner organ is an experience to behold.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 pm
$20 suggested donation

Festival | Ring in the New Year With Midnight Runners in Costumes and Fireworks


A festive four-mile run that begins right at midnight draws thousands of runners and spectators. The event is known for its lively atmosphere, with music, dancing, and many participants donning costumes to mark the occasion. It's a spirited and active way to welcome the new year alongside a joyful crowd. Come earlier to be with the festive crowd before the run starts. The firewors started at midnight in the previous years. Hopefully it will be on this year as well. To participate in the race itself, you must register in advance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:59 pm
Free
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Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Performance | Multi-Award Winners Give Insights into Careers of Iconic Artists

Regular Price: $80
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Large Chorus Performs Gospel and More at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | "Crowd-Pleasing" Shakespeare Comedy

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00